53% think that it makes Miliband look "serious and statesmanlike.
Backup theory: Well, now Obama looks reasonable and statesmanlike, while Republicans look rigid and insane.
I don't want my politicians to be smart and bulletproof and statesmanlike.
It was partisan and narrow when it should have been strategic and statesmanlike".
Major also said that Clegg's statement this morning was "wise and statesmanlike".
As deputy prime minister and David Cameron's new soulmate, he was made to look even more heroic and statesmanlike.
In public he appeared sober and statesmanlike, but aides said he vented his anger within his inner circle.
Ed, meanwhile, gives the impression of having done a lot of work on rigorous initiatives and statesmanlike intent.
On Meet the Press he comfortably handled a series of uncommonly benign queries that enabled him to state his position on key issues with calm and statesmanlike dignity.
The same Palestinian rejection of Mr Netanyahu's recognition demand, couched not slightingly but in positive and statesmanlike language, could hoist him on his own petard.
